Category Archives: Celebrities

Denise Richards wants to give up temporary custody of Charlie Sheen’s “violent” 4 year-old twins, Bob and Max, for their outbursts and aggression toward her daughters and torturing the family dogs. Their mother, Brooke Meuller, has been in and out…

Deal with your anger in the moment. The build-up and surprise factor is the scariest part for your child. When angry, remove yourself, take a short cool-down time, then return and deal with the situation directly and in a…

Why Paying for My Daughter’s College Is My Ultimate Life Goal This desire to give your children as much as possible is something Dr. Fran Walfish, a child and family psychologist and author of “The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and…

As an experienced psychotherapist, I now have seen enough evidence to confidently declare that Anthony Weiner has serious personality and character problems that are indelibly in him. No amount of therapy can fix a person who refuses to take responsibility…

A CHILD psychotherapist and author fears the fourth anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death later this month may have prompted his teenage daughter’s apparent attempt to take her own life. Paris Jackson, 15, was hospitalised following a medical emergency at her…

It’s that time of year. The photo albums from the bridal showers. The lovey-dovey status updates. Wedding season has taken over your Facebook page. And while your friends may be entering a new blissful stage in life, things have…

Here are my top eight most difficult milestones every parent must face. Each one is critical. You will likely transition through each one by holding your spouse/partner’s hand and using trial and error. If you bump up against a wall…

Q. Dear Dr. Fran, my husband stiffens and freezes every time I initiate hugging. The only time he is willing to snuggle is if it is foreplay that leads to sexual intercourse. I can’t help but feel rejected. What should…

What is the typical timeline for private school admissions? For example, outline a sample timetable of applications, interviews, decisions, etc. Dr. Fran: There are 1,533 private schools in the Los Angeles County. In California, applications for private schools are in…

A healthy relationship based on mutual trust is every parent's wish. The bond between infant and parent is a natural phenomenon, but as children reach their preteens and form their own personalities, fireworks between the child and parent can ensue. Drawing on 20 years of clinical experience and new theories on attachment, family therapist and consultant to Parents magazine, Dr. Fran Walfish argues that parents need to distinguish their own personality types in order to make more informed decisions about how they interact and raise their own children.